My Experience with Procrastination
Procrastination has been something that I have always struggled with. When I procrastinate, I often get a bothering feeling that reminds me that I am supposed to be doing something else instead. Even though I was enjoying my time doing something completely unrelated to my work, I keep getting a pressuring feeling that I have work to do and that am wasting more and more time. Although I do procrastinate a lot, I try to get focused on my work but, it obviously takes time. It is one of the areas that I am trying to improve in, especially that I am transitioning into a high schooler soon.
Showing posts with label 8th Grade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 8th Grade. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Monday, February 12, 2018
LA: Camera Angles and Movement
Camera angles and movement:
Camera angles can express the feelings of each character and express what they are doing. They can also persuade the audience to believe that they are in the scene itself to feel more connected to what is happening in the story. Some the angles include long shot, medium shot, low angle, bird's eye view, tilt etc. Depending on each shot, the angle/ shot can reveal a message. Example, bird's eye view can show that the person who is viewing from an above angle that they contain power and are more important compared to the person below. Another example would be the close-up shot. This shot varies to the eyes to the lips. Focusing on these features itself can show the emotions of the character and what they are going through.
Camera angles can express the feelings of each character and express what they are doing. They can also persuade the audience to believe that they are in the scene itself to feel more connected to what is happening in the story. Some the angles include long shot, medium shot, low angle, bird's eye view, tilt etc. Depending on each shot, the angle/ shot can reveal a message. Example, bird's eye view can show that the person who is viewing from an above angle that they contain power and are more important compared to the person below. Another example would be the close-up shot. This shot varies to the eyes to the lips. Focusing on these features itself can show the emotions of the character and what they are going through.
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Science: Summary of Article
Reflection of Article:
From what was a model rocket of Falcon Heavy, now has become reality as the rocket flew into space on the 6th of February 2018. In addition, attached to the rocket, was a Tesla along with a dummy by the name of Starman. 100,000 of people including Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX were there to witness the rocket flying up into the sky. After Falcon Heavy reached the outer atmosphere of Earth, the rocket's boosters detached and the side boosters changed courses so that it could head back to Earth. This process took less than 10 minutes. The Tesla and Starman are now left in space and are to stay for the next hundreds of years. Falcon Heavy is now the most powerful rocket in the operation due to its success and is capable of holding more weight since the rocket Saturn V. Along with that, the Falcon Heavy costs about 90 million to launch, the least amount of money, compared to others. Others in comparison would be Delta IV Heavy at 400 million and SLS, at 1 billion.
All in all, technology has come a long way to a stage where we can send rockets to space along with a Tesla and this might just mean further innovations in the future.
From what was a model rocket of Falcon Heavy, now has become reality as the rocket flew into space on the 6th of February 2018. In addition, attached to the rocket, was a Tesla along with a dummy by the name of Starman. 100,000 of people including Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX were there to witness the rocket flying up into the sky. After Falcon Heavy reached the outer atmosphere of Earth, the rocket's boosters detached and the side boosters changed courses so that it could head back to Earth. This process took less than 10 minutes. The Tesla and Starman are now left in space and are to stay for the next hundreds of years. Falcon Heavy is now the most powerful rocket in the operation due to its success and is capable of holding more weight since the rocket Saturn V. Along with that, the Falcon Heavy costs about 90 million to launch, the least amount of money, compared to others. Others in comparison would be Delta IV Heavy at 400 million and SLS, at 1 billion.
All in all, technology has come a long way to a stage where we can send rockets to space along with a Tesla and this might just mean further innovations in the future.
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Grade 8: Goals (Semester 2)
Grade 8: Goals (Semester 2)
1.Goal: I want to be more dedicated to my work and attempt to be more focused when I am studying in order to get my work done succesfully.
Plan: Try to get rid of the hard subjects first so that its out of the way and then moving on to the catogories I am much more fluent in. During the process, I will try to eliminate as much of distractions as possible.
Motivator: My brother has always been an role model for me since he is quite responisble when it comes to his work. With his support, I will hopefully be able to achieve my goal.
2.Goal: I want to be able to balance out the time I spend on each subject.
Plan: I will figure out what subjects I need to pay more attention to and dedicate more time to that and use the rest for the others.
Motivator: In this case too, my brother has been an example for me since he is very timely and with his help I can figure out how to plan my schedule.
3.Goal: I want to spend more time in the kitchen and cook some more dishes for my family.
Plan: Every weekend, I will try to find a differnt recipe and make it on Saturdays.
Motivator: My dad has always been by my side, showing me the correct way to handle things and keeping them in control. I will ask him for guidance when I need it.
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Grade 8 ETK
Grade 8 ETK:
This year we traveled to the Khao Yoi district (I THINK) to explore the place and see several monuments. We did several activities such as building salt and nutrient patches for elephants, going on a boat ride, visiting a temple and more. The highlight of my trip was doing a six-kilometer hike to see a small temple looking structure inside of a cave. The view was worth all the walking. Another great factor about the trip was that where we traveled to was actually really beautiful. Others include that the barbeque we had was somewhat good. On the other hand, some downsides included the long journeys, the lack of electricity and water. Although this trip didn't go as I expected it to, it was a good experience all in all.
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| Viewpoint from the forest (1) |
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| Along the journey of the hike |
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| View inside the cave |
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| Viewpoint from the forest (2) |
Thursday, November 23, 2017
LA: The Giver: Emotions
The Giver: Emotions
Long walks on beaches are something that I have always enjoyed experiencing. To me, it represents adventure and calmness. Being alone in nature is the feeling of independence and I feel overall connected to the moment and forgetting about all the flaws.
Long walks on beaches are something that I have always enjoyed experiencing. To me, it represents adventure and calmness. Being alone in nature is the feeling of independence and I feel overall connected to the moment and forgetting about all the flaws.
Thursday, November 9, 2017
LA: Annotation- The Giver
Annotating Text: The Giver
The way that I decided to annotate was to mainly focus on the information that was important in contributing to the story and what made it come to life. For example, some of my main topics would include the feelings or reactions of characters that reveal character traits.(highlighted in blue) The second topic I focused on was details about the community and the people in the society, (highlighted in yellow) The third category was a section for any signs of foreshadowing in the story as well as any questions I have regarding what was happening in the story.(highlighted in green) Lastly, I had a section for random information that I found interesting in the chapter.(highlighted in pink) Overall, this process was not as hard as I thought it would be but I found it hard to understand what the story was about but at the same time annotating. My preference would be annotating after I have finished reading the chapter.
The way that I decided to annotate was to mainly focus on the information that was important in contributing to the story and what made it come to life. For example, some of my main topics would include the feelings or reactions of characters that reveal character traits.(highlighted in blue) The second topic I focused on was details about the community and the people in the society, (highlighted in yellow) The third category was a section for any signs of foreshadowing in the story as well as any questions I have regarding what was happening in the story.(highlighted in green) Lastly, I had a section for random information that I found interesting in the chapter.(highlighted in pink) Overall, this process was not as hard as I thought it would be but I found it hard to understand what the story was about but at the same time annotating. My preference would be annotating after I have finished reading the chapter.
LA: What I want to be:
What I want to be:
In the future, I would like to see myself succeed as an interior designer. I have always liked watching people create and design their own personal spaces. At the time, this is what I am moving towards but I am not completely sure what I want.
In the future, I would like to see myself succeed as an interior designer. I have always liked watching people create and design their own personal spaces. At the time, this is what I am moving towards but I am not completely sure what I want.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
SS: The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment was a period of time during the 16 to the 18th century where there were constantly new emerging ideas about philosophy, science, humanism and many other categories. During this time, people started to move away from the church and believe more in the scientific view of a problem or an observation.This led to the idea that people could think and believe for themselves and follow science instead of following in the church's beliefs. Some of the influences the encouraged The Enlightenment would be The Protestant Reformation since that was where the concept of scientific beliefs started.
The Enlightenment was a period of time during the 16 to the 18th century where there were constantly new emerging ideas about philosophy, science, humanism and many other categories. During this time, people started to move away from the church and believe more in the scientific view of a problem or an observation.This led to the idea that people could think and believe for themselves and follow science instead of following in the church's beliefs. Some of the influences the encouraged The Enlightenment would be The Protestant Reformation since that was where the concept of scientific beliefs started.
Monday, September 18, 2017
LA: Flashback, Tone and Mood
Flash Back, Tone and Mood
Flashback is a transformation in the story the when story goes back in the past. An example of this would be when the protagonist remembers a memory.
The tone of a story is what the author or artist of the story portrays the sound to be like.
The mood of the story is how the events or actions make the reader feel.
Flashback is a transformation in the story the when story goes back in the past. An example of this would be when the protagonist remembers a memory.
The tone of a story is what the author or artist of the story portrays the sound to be like.The mood of the story is how the events or actions make the reader feel.
Monday, September 11, 2017
LA: Plot Map for Stories
Plot map for Stories:
This week, we spent time learning and understand how to plot a story on a plot map. There are many parts that make up a complete story on this map. To start off, you mention the protagonist, which would be the main character and the antagonist, the person against the protagonist. Followed by this, you include the setting, time and place. After this, one of the important parts would be to state the conflicts, internal and external. To start with the story, rising action is where the basic information is mentioned. As you move on to rising action this is where you start to get a clear idea of what direction the story heading. The rising action 3 is where the story comes alive and the tension builds up. The conflict is slowly growing and the reader wants to know what happens next in the story. At the peak of the plot mountain lies the climax, where the conflict is at its highest point and is most intense. At this point, the tension is about to be released. Following this is the falling action 1. After the climax is addressed, the falling action helps ease down the tightness in the story. The falling action 2 helps to still resolve the conflict but also helps move the story along and sets the tone of a resolved. The resolution is where the story comes to an end or is left on a cliffhanger. At the end of the story, you will realize two important elements that you learn throughout the story. These two elements would consist of the theme and the symbol in the story. A theme is the main lesson that you take away and learn from the story. For example, a theme to a story might be "love is wanted but also dreaded". Whereas, a symbol in a story would be something that you can physically touch. An example would be a rose which has thorns to show that love is sweet but at the same time, it can hurt. All in all, I understood it this process definitely needed some practice.
This week, we spent time learning and understand how to plot a story on a plot map. There are many parts that make up a complete story on this map. To start off, you mention the protagonist, which would be the main character and the antagonist, the person against the protagonist. Followed by this, you include the setting, time and place. After this, one of the important parts would be to state the conflicts, internal and external. To start with the story, rising action is where the basic information is mentioned. As you move on to rising action this is where you start to get a clear idea of what direction the story heading. The rising action 3 is where the story comes alive and the tension builds up. The conflict is slowly growing and the reader wants to know what happens next in the story. At the peak of the plot mountain lies the climax, where the conflict is at its highest point and is most intense. At this point, the tension is about to be released. Following this is the falling action 1. After the climax is addressed, the falling action helps ease down the tightness in the story. The falling action 2 helps to still resolve the conflict but also helps move the story along and sets the tone of a resolved. The resolution is where the story comes to an end or is left on a cliffhanger. At the end of the story, you will realize two important elements that you learn throughout the story. These two elements would consist of the theme and the symbol in the story. A theme is the main lesson that you take away and learn from the story. For example, a theme to a story might be "love is wanted but also dreaded". Whereas, a symbol in a story would be something that you can physically touch. An example would be a rose which has thorns to show that love is sweet but at the same time, it can hurt. All in all, I understood it this process definitely needed some practice.
Sunday, September 3, 2017
The Protestant Reformation
The Protestant Reformation:
Over the past week, we have been learning about the Protestant Reformation.The Protestant Reformation was a time period during the 16th century where there were many cultural and religious changes. There were constantly new concepts rising all of a sudden because of the list Martin Luther had created. Many of these changes were due to the diverse questions coming from the people as they started to realize that the church had been lying to them. There were numerous ways that the church was secretly ripping them off and making them believe in fake theories. Some of them included the use of indulgences when the priests took many from the people for their sins to be forgiven. Along with that, the Bible started to play an important role as soon as people started to be able to read realizing that some beliefs provided by the church were false.
To make the understanding process easier to understand, we were asked to create mind maps. We took the main topic of Protestant Reformation and divided them into subtopics such as causes, effects and some of the main figures. Some of the causes for the downfall of the church would be the spread of the bible. As people started to read, they noticed that the church was convingin them untrue beliefs. An important contributor to the spread the Bible would be the invention of the Gutenberg Press as many copies of the started to sell. The effect is that the Gutenberg Press making more money and eventually becoming popular. Some important figures would include Martin Luther, John Calvin, Pope Leo X and King Henry VIII.
To make the understanding process easier to understand, we were asked to create mind maps. We took the main topic of Protestant Reformation and divided them into subtopics such as causes, effects and some of the main figures. Some of the causes for the downfall of the church would be the spread of the bible. As people started to read, they noticed that the church was convingin them untrue beliefs. An important contributor to the spread the Bible would be the invention of the Gutenberg Press as many copies of the started to sell. The effect is that the Gutenberg Press making more money and eventually becoming popular. Some important figures would include Martin Luther, John Calvin, Pope Leo X and King Henry VIII.
Sunday, August 27, 2017
What I've learned this week: SS
What I learned this week:
The cathedral of Florence was an ancient dome-shaped architecture that was started to be constructed in the year of 1296 by the Christians who believed in Jesus Christ. Whereas, the Patheon was another dome-shaped architecture that was built almost 2000 years ago by the Romans. Bare in mind, in this time period, there was no concept of God and Jesus. Both of these structures are now considered monuments to visit.
One of the reasons why the Sistine Chapel is so famous is the amazing art done on the ceilings of the chapel. The painting consisted of many beliefs and stories from the Bible, for example, the story of Adam and Eve and the building of Noah's ark. These paintings were based on and consisted of stories from the bible. The artist behind all of this work was Michelangelo. He spends 4 years of his life painting a huge ceiling which made him want to leave behind his belief in Christianity.
During this time, there were a lot of upcoming artists and sculptures being built. Some examples of this would the painting of the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper and The Miracle Of The Thirsty Man. All of these painting have a story behind them. For example, The last supper tells the story when Jesus reveals to the disciples that he has been betrayed and that he would die soon. If you notice, in the painting, there are certain features that make them really interesting to look at. The painters were decisive when it came to painting these. They thought about the gestures that the might perform, the expressions on the faces, the scale of how realistic it was and use of many more details. These paintings are extremely specific and now they are highly valued.
During this time, there were a lot of upcoming artists and sculptures being built. Some examples of this would the painting of the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper and The Miracle Of The Thirsty Man. All of these painting have a story behind them. For example, The last supper tells the story when Jesus reveals to the disciples that he has been betrayed and that he would die soon. If you notice, in the painting, there are certain features that make them really interesting to look at. The painters were decisive when it came to painting these. They thought about the gestures that the might perform, the expressions on the faces, the scale of how realistic it was and use of many more details. These paintings are extremely specific and now they are highly valued.Saturday, August 19, 2017
What I've learned this week: SS
What I've learned this week:
This week we started to learn about the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation. This time period was basically a time throughout the 14th to 15th century when there were many changes occurring in Europe. One of the major adjustments to the system would be the change in religion. As there were upcoming concepts like Humanism and Lutheranism, the Roman Catholic also started to be questioned by the people when they realized the use of indulgence on them and how the Church was ripping them off. There were also many scientific and artistic modifications during this time which also helped us to reach where we are in modern time. Some of the influential people would be Shakespear, Leonardo Da Vinci and more. Patrons during the time would the members of the Medici family since they helped people financially. All in all, it was interesting to see the different changes that occurred. One thing I have learned through this process is that all the changes that happened had an impact on the people and their beliefs which were being questioned. One thing I want to learn about maybe some traditions from back then that still exist to this day.
This week we started to learn about the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation. This time period was basically a time throughout the 14th to 15th century when there were many changes occurring in Europe. One of the major adjustments to the system would be the change in religion. As there were upcoming concepts like Humanism and Lutheranism, the Roman Catholic also started to be questioned by the people when they realized the use of indulgence on them and how the Church was ripping them off. There were also many scientific and artistic modifications during this time which also helped us to reach where we are in modern time. Some of the influential people would be Shakespear, Leonardo Da Vinci and more. Patrons during the time would the members of the Medici family since they helped people financially. All in all, it was interesting to see the different changes that occurred. One thing I have learned through this process is that all the changes that happened had an impact on the people and their beliefs which were being questioned. One thing I want to learn about maybe some traditions from back then that still exist to this day.
What I learned this week: LA
What I learned this week:
This week we learned they types of characterizations, specifically, direct and indirect. Direct characterization is when the author gives simple, straightforward information and details about the character in order for the reader to understand it more easily. On the other hand, indirect characterization is when the author gives clues/hints about the character through its actions/ thoughts. When reading indirect characterization, sometimes the trait of the character is immediately thought of but occasionally, you need to think about it to really understand it. In the learning process, we were asked to write a small paragraph about a character using direct and indirect characterization to describe them and were asked to share with an another classmate. We also read and saw the story of "Lamb to the Slaughter" and tried to tell the difference between the two characterizations. Assertions are forceful beliefs. In other words, it's kind of someone's strong opinion. Evidence is proof that is supported by facts of quotes.
The character I have chosen is Snoopy from the Peanuts comics/movie. The trait I would give him would be abstract because he is always trying to find solutions and work his way around things since he is such a lazy character. This shows that he is a character who is intellectual and thinks quickly on the spot.
This week we learned they types of characterizations, specifically, direct and indirect. Direct characterization is when the author gives simple, straightforward information and details about the character in order for the reader to understand it more easily. On the other hand, indirect characterization is when the author gives clues/hints about the character through its actions/ thoughts. When reading indirect characterization, sometimes the trait of the character is immediately thought of but occasionally, you need to think about it to really understand it. In the learning process, we were asked to write a small paragraph about a character using direct and indirect characterization to describe them and were asked to share with an another classmate. We also read and saw the story of "Lamb to the Slaughter" and tried to tell the difference between the two characterizations. Assertions are forceful beliefs. In other words, it's kind of someone's strong opinion. Evidence is proof that is supported by facts of quotes.
The character I have chosen is Snoopy from the Peanuts comics/movie. The trait I would give him would be abstract because he is always trying to find solutions and work his way around things since he is such a lazy character. This shows that he is a character who is intellectual and thinks quickly on the spot.
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